Besides the dark gigantic bookshelves, a dark-themed style in this house interior also comes from other elements such as modern marble tables, black chairs, dark curtains, and even dark frames of the glazed windows. In order to balance this dark theme, the lighting arrangement is also added into the rooms especially in the dining room with the high ceiling.
The strong indoor-outdoor relationship can be created with strategically placed skylights and windows. This relationship allows light to enhance user comfort and filter throughout the modest dwelling. A warm atmosphere also can be inserted into the house spaces with the natural light and provide a brighter feeling to the house interiors.
Both the dining and living room look connected to the garden and also lively with natural light from openings, light-brown wooden tones, and low profile built-in. ‘Neat & Clean’ mood and tone are also added to this house interior to create a brighter atmosphere. Those interior elements are also applied in the bedroom, study room, and the house second floor without too much decoration.
This house is also dominated by wood materials. The architect uses this material to design the floor and wall of the bathroom, ceiling, and also the stairs that lead to the upstairs. The residents can enjoy awesome views through the glazed walls from the living room, dining area, and kitchen that placed in the heart area of the house. The combination of wood and natural color inside the house also can bring an elegant look that combined with a modern design.
Newry House is lack of natural light. This problem is solved generally with some form of light well that opens to the sky with garden greenery at the base. There is no lightwell and ‘box’ in this house. The indoor garden is integrated within the house space and it is easily accessed beneath a glass roof, allowing for more natural lights. Instead of focusing on the conservatory idea, the architect comes with an idea of a glasshouse that brings the outdoors inside with a responsive sliding shade.
The design of effective workspaces can facilitate the efficiency of the immediate environment. The workspaces are not only designed by considering the occupants of a space but also the space expectation. The nature of work in Softcom also has been evaluated to design the office space that can meet their culture to promote collaborations and communalism. Unique office space can be created by using grounded principles on lighting, ergonomics and color psychology.
In order to create an interesting interior design, the architect also uses some different materials to beautify this apartment. Grey tiles are used not only for the center area of the apartment but also for the bathroom floor and wall. In the bedroom, wood dominates the wall behind the bed, the floor, and the cupboard. The same wood material is also used to design the storage in the bathroom.
Located in the rolling foothills means this home can have a lot of advantages from its site, especially the landscape. The green plains and beautiful hills able to turn this home into a perfect place to relax and enjoy nature. The dark exterior look makes this home can be recognized easily as a unique living place.
Shared functional areas on every floor can be found outside the private rooms, designed to promote community-building that also include outdoor terraces, TV room, lounges, a living room, a library, and a kitchen. The shared kitchens allow for large dining tables and communal cooking to playing host to group meals, providing them a comfortable space for entertaining.
Outside the studio apartments, the dwellers can enjoy an attractive outdoor. They also can have a delightful living experience by living inside. For this beautiful project, Hacker Architects has been awarded AIA Portland 2030 Award and AIA Portland Merit Award in 2015 for its efficient design and its beauty. The LEED Platinum, 2030 Compliant, and Sustainability PDF certification are also given to this project.
The volume of this loft is made from birch plywood to strengthen the synergy between new and old style. The existing steel trusses suspend the wooden construction of the loft with round steel tubes. With the wood structure and white paint, this loft can provide a natural look and a warm atmosphere as well.
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